Plans for a free-standing ASC in St. Augustine, Fla., are under review, according to a Nov. 6 report by the Jacksonville Daily Record.
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Certificate of need issued to contested Alabama ASC
The Health Care Authority of the City of Hoover (Ala.) was issued its certificate of need for the Riverwalk Health and Wellness Center after being given initial approval in August, ABC News 3340 reported Nov. 5.
AdventHealth names hospital CEO
Shane Bedward was appointed CEO of AdventHealth Dade City (Fla.), part of Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth.
CarePoint files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy: 5 things ASCs need to know
CarePoint Health Systems, based in Jersey City, N.J., filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Nov. 3 to continue operating its facilities while financially restructuring.
US devicemakers call for tax incentives, tariffs to bolster production: 4 things to know
An alliance of U.S. medical equipment manufacturers is urging lawmakers to implement tax incentives, enforce stricter labor and environment standards and impose higher tariffs on foreign medical supplies to bolster domestic production, according to an …
GoodRx, PBMs accused of suppressing reimbursements
GoodRx and pharmacy benefit managers CVS Caremark, Express Scripts, MedImpact and Navitus Health Solutions are facing class-action lawsuits accusing them of colluding to super press reimbursements to independent pharmacies for generic drug prescription…
4 athletes undergoing surgeries at ASCs
Several major athletes have undergone key surgeries over the years, with some opting for ASC-based procedures.
Joint Commission outlines quality reporting changes for 2025: 5 key points
The Joint Commission has outlined new Oryx reporting requirements that will take effect Jan. 1 for all accredited hospitals.
HAI rates improve, 1 worsens in hospitals: CDC report
Each day, about 1 in 32 U.S. patients contracts at least one healthcare-associated infection, according to the CDC.
Physician advocacy groups slam CMS' pay cut
CMS released its 2025 physician payment rule, which includes a 2.83% conversion factor decrease from 2024.
